BBPA Launches 2024 Manifesto for Brewers and Pubs in Parliament
The British Beer and Pub Association has launched their manifesto for brewers and pubs ahead of the upcoming General Election in the heart of Parliament,…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Unchanged Scottish Budget Abandons Hospitality Businesses
The Scottish Budget for 2024-25 was passed unchanged at Holyrood yesterday afternoon, leading to fierce criticism from various industry bodies. Despite opposition parties voting against…
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Owners of The Crooked House Pub Ordered to Rebuild After “Unlawful Demolition”
The owners of The Crooked House pub, dubbed “Britain’s wonkiest inn” have been ordered to rebuild it after it was destroyed last year in a…
Read more...Winning Fans Drove On Trade Sales Over A Storming Weekend Of Sport
A welcome weekend of sport helped to keep the tills ringing across the UK on trade with the winning fans in Scotland and Liverpool leading…
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The Felix Project Launches Restaurants Feed London Campaign To Help Fight The City’s Hunger Crisis
The Felix Project, London’s largest food rescue charity, has today launched its Restaurants Feed London campaign, which is calling on restaurants across the capital to…
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Aldwark Manor Estate Wins Travel & Hospitality Award
Aldwark Manor Estate has been named Luxury Hotel of the Year for the Yorkshire and Humber region at the prestigious Travel & Hospitality Awards. Hundreds…
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15% Of 18-34s Order And Pay At Restaurants By Scanning A QR Code, As Contactless Preferred For Restaurant Bills
New Consumer Spend data from Barclays’ annual contactless trends report has revealed that 2023 was another record-breaking year for ‘touch and pay’, further cementing it…
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A Call to Arms for the Hospitality Sector
Time to Fight Back: Freezing Alcohol Duty and Cutting VAT Crucial for UK Hospitality Survival The UK hospitality industry faces one of the highest levels…
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Red Engine, Creator Of Flight Club Darts And Electric Shuffle Report Sales Up 26% YOY
Red Engine, the team behind experiential bars Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle, announced its full year 2023 financial results today. The results reveal impressive…
Read more...Tourist Tax May Not Be Overturned In Spring Budget Minister Warns
A government minister has played down speculation that the tax-free shopping scheme for overseas tourists could be reinstated in next week’s Budget. Nigel Huddleston, the…
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Keating Joins Brakspear As Marketing Manager
Brakspear has appointed Chris Keating as marketing manager for its leased and tenanted pubs. Keating joins with a wealth of pub sector experience gained during…
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SIBA Business Awards 2024 Finalists: The UK’s Best Independent Beer Businesses Revealed
Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2024 have today been revealed, highlighting the breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses in the running to…
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Strong Valentine’s Day Keeps Drinks Sales Level With 2023
Drinks sales at Britain’s pubs and bars stayed level year-on-year last week to continue a solid start to February trading. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks…
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Nisbets Announces Proposed Acquisition By Bunzl
Food-service sector distributor Nisbets has announced that Bunzl plc (‘Bunzl’) will acquire a majority stake in the Company. The deal values Nisbets at an equity…
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General Manager At Landmark Manchester Pub Toasts A Decade Of Success
The general manager of a landmark Manchester city centre pub and boutique hotel is marking a decade in the job. Alex Allan, who was appointed…
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